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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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€50 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Peterborough
Travel to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Peterborough.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Peterborough:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Peterborough costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Peterborough by bus.
- Travel with LNER, East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Peterborough by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
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